Old Fashioned Irish Chicken Stew With Secret Twist 🍏🍏🍏

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while bouillon is cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola is less expensive.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Cilantro adds a fresh flavor, while green onions are often cheaper.

Thaw and season 6 chicken thighs with 2 teaspoons black pepper, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons thyme, 2 teaspoons rosemary, and 2 teaspoons paprika; let sit for a few minutes.

Chop a small cabbage into small pieces and place in a bowl; spray with olive oil, add a little salt and pepper, and mix with hands.

Peel and chop an apple into bite-sized pieces; add to the bowl with cabbage.

Chop 1 onion and add to the bowl with the cabbage and apple.

Chop potatoes into rounds about 1/2 inch thick, keeping the peel on; set aside.

Spray a Dutch oven with olive oil and heat 2-3 tablespoons of cooking oil until hot.

Place chicken thighs skin side down in the hot oil; cook for 3-5 minutes on each side until browned, working in batches to avoid crowding the pan.

Remove the browned chicken thighs from the pan and set aside.

Add the chopped vegetables (cabbage, apple, onion, and potatoes) to the pan and toss them around in the oil.

Pour in about 2 cups of chicken stock and place the browned chicken on top of the vegetables.

Cover the Dutch oven and transfer it to the oven preheated to 425°F; bake for 45 minutes.

Remove the Dutch oven from the oven and check the chicken and vegetables for doneness; transfer the chicken to a casserole dish and check the vegetables for tenderness.

Taste the chicken and vegetables, noting the flavors and textures; serve hot.

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